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Despite Sanrio's mostly positive public image, the brand has become involved in a few troublesome controversies over the ...
In total, more than 63.1 million votes were received in this edition of the 2025 Sanrio character ranking. Meet the winner ...
Many Sanrio characters already have their own successful shows, and these ten should be next to receive their very own anime series.
Kitty White, aka Hello Kitty, celebrates her 50th year as the character behind the Sanrio brand by bringing the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to central Iowa.
All Sanrio characters create a whimsical universe filled with charm and nostalgia. Read on to explore beloved icons like Pompompurin, My Melody, and Gudetama.
If the conditions are just right, you might discover a new character paying the island a visit in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, one of them being Retsuko's friend and coworker, Gori. On this page ...
In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, you’ll find an array of beloved Sanrio characters always ready to befriend you. Characters like Hello Kitty and Aggretsuko can be interacted with daily, and you can ...
Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year ...
A line of Dolly Mix Sanrio figurines will appear in gacha machines in mid-December 2024, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty.
Hello Kitty also has an easily relatable storyline that resonates with consumers. According to her biography, Hello Kitty – full name Kitty White – is a cheerful little girl (so officially not ...
Hello Kitty Turns 50: Story Behind The Iconic Japanese Character Iconic animated character Hello Kitty turned 50 in 2024. The story of how the Japanese brand Sanrio created and marketed her is simple ...
Published: December 4, 2024 12:18pm EST Toys at an exhibition on ‘cute culture’ at Somerset House, London. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan. Malcolm Fairman/Shutterstock ...